Ep. 200: Eve. J. Chung on the Sweeping Saga Inspired by Her Family History

This week my guest is Eve J. Chung, author of the powerful new novel, Daughters of Shandong, which tells the story of a mother and daughters caught up in China’s communist revolution, based on the author’s family story.

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“One of those rare works of fiction that entertains, educates, and inspires. Harrowing, heartbreaking, and brilliantly paced, Daughters of Shandong is impossible to put down. I’ll definitely be recommending this one to my book club.”
Jamie FordNew York Times bestselling author of The Many Daughters of Afong Moy

 

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About the Author:

Eve J. Chung is a Taiwanese American lawyer and women’s human rights specialist. She has worked on a range of issues, including torture, sexual violence, contemporary forms of slavery, and discriminatory legislation. Her writing is inspired by social justice movements, and the continued struggle for equality and fundamental freedoms worldwide. She currently lives in New York with her husband, two children, and two dogs. Learn more: https://evejchung.com/

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Laura Szaro Kopinski

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